The Parish Counsel

In which we consider the etiquette of e-cards; people who were famous for 15 minutes in 2014; the 'Briton Of The Year'; the happiest country in the world; and we review Charlie Brooker's 2014 Wipe.

In which we sample a hipster hotel; go Christmas shopping; ponder Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's 'Magical Journey'; establish that Kim Jong Un is running Hollywood; and review Panorama's 'Apple's Broken Promises.

In which we look at time wasting in meetings; announcements on public transport; funeral songs; Zoella and her ghost; Alan Rusbridger's farewell; and we review Kirstie's Homemade Christmas.

In which we consider a visit to the Isle of Wight; referee the Black Friday punch-ups; wince at the Blair's Christmas card; wonder why Russell Brand is so chippy; review 'Inside Tatler'; and swoon at our T. Rex box set competition...

In which we referee between The Sun & Vine; wonder if Facebook should monitor everything?; just who is Jack Monroe?; the supermarket tabloid cover-up; and two seismic tracks are added to the Pretend iPod.

In which we discuss the rise of UKIP; Myleene vs Ed; the rehabilitation of Malky Mackay; club vs country; #shirtgate; and we add two radiant tracks to the Pretend iPod.

In which we sing along with Band Aid (again); contemplate Twitter etiquette; consider what went wrong with the Samaritan's app; review 'Broadmoor' on ITV; and yammer away from the Pretend Soapbox.

In which we give unrequested advice to Taylor Swift; beg Griff not to leave the UK; consider the portrayal of mental health in the media; review University Challenge; and shake our fists at the sky from the Pretend Soapbox...

In which we consider t-shirts for feminists; revisit 5Live; find out who is swearing at Radio One; decry the treatment of Paul Gambacinni; listen to the top 50 cover versions; review Newsnight; and throw verbal stones from the top of the Pretend Soapbox.

In which Magnus Shaw and Rhona Martin reveal the eight horror movies you MUST see before you die. Warning: contains strong spookiness. Happy Halloween.